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Keep costs down on campus
Managing your money as a student can be tough, especially given the current cost of living crisis. Coming to campus for a lecture or seminar? Read our top tips...
Save money on the go
As a student, it’s common to feel strapped for cash, especially as the cost of living rises. We’ve put together our top tips and student-specific hacks that will help...
Blog: Introducing Yewande
Hello there! My name is Yewande, I am a 26-year-old international master’s student currently studying Digital Marketing. I’m not the typical […]
Unlocking northern slang
Like anywhere else in the world, here in the UK, we speak quite differently to what you hear on TV, […]
Discover Salford’s History
You may have spent a lot of time in Salford; whether you’ve been studying on campus or exploring everything the […]
Making the most of winter in Manchester
Winter is such a magical season, but the cold weather and shorter days can make it feel a tad draining, […]
Salford and Manchester Bucket List Part 2
Salford and Manchester are full of lots of exciting things to do and see. And I am hoping you have […]
How to navigate university when you don’t drink
The ‘university experience’ doesn’t just mean drinking and parties. This might be surprising to some, but it’s okay not to […]
5 things you didn’t know you could do in Salford
Here are 5 fun things you can do in Salford to help you fall in love with the city. Let’s […]
Meet Alumni Award winner – Dr Sun Mingxu
We were delighted to catch up with Dr Sun Mingxu who studied both his master’s and doctoral degree at Salford. […]
Starting a master’s after 8 years in the industry: Q&A with Ye Qiao
We had the pleasure of speaking to Ye Qiao who started on the MSc Nursing course at Salford in September […]
Business graduate, Qijun, told us what he’ll be missing about Salford.
Qijun has just completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Salford and is about to start his next challenge. […]
Former Hack Manchester winner secures job at the University of Salford’s Energy House: meet Anestis.
We caught up with Greek student, Anestis Sitmalidis, who’s been offered a job at Salford Energy House testing facility just […]
FROM HONG KONG TO SALFORD, AND BACK: INTERVIEW WITH KA KIN
Hong Kong graduate, Ka Kin Kwok, came all the way to Salford to study MSc Acoustics and then returned home […]
From Salford to Frankfurt
BSc Accounting and Finance student, James Hodgson-Jones, took the opportunity of completing a placement year as part of his degree. […]
The Intriguing World of Human Biology and Infectious Diseases
We spoke with second year BSc Human Biology and Infectious Diseases student, Karolina Staniecka, about the importance of seizing every […]
Studying Social Policy: Artiana Blaize
Our ‘Student Stories’ are personal pieces written by students about their journey to Salford and the experiences they had studying […]
Studying Social Policy: Megan Rowlands-Mckie
Our ‘Student Stories’ are personal pieces written by students about their journey to Salford and the experiences they had studying […]
Geography student Q&A: Meet Shaun
Within most courses at the university there are many experiences and opportunities to aid your study. I spoke to second […]
THE FIRST LONDON RICS SUMMIT 2018
The World Built Environment Forum brings together business leaders, influencers and decision-makers to debate and drive action on the challenges […]
10 types of university lecturers
During your time at university, you will experience many different types of lecturers. Do any sound familiar? 1) The […]
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Preparation for graduation and all the best advice to have the best graduation day
By tralockey
June 16, 2025
You’ve handed in your dissertation, received your final grade and before you know it, graduation is just around the corner, and with it being
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Meet Ali: from engineering to project management
By The University of Salford
June 5, 2025
Ali is a master’s student from Pakistan. To help advance his career, he decided to study a postgraduate degree in Project Management. We spoke
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How to have a budget friendly student summer
By tralockey
June 3, 2025
Summer as a student doesn’t have to mean spending lots of money to have a good time, especially when you’re in a big city like Manchester. Whether
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Meet Emily Zurowski – From BA Music: Creative Music Technology to Interactive Music and Advanced Studio Production
By letaylor2
May 27, 2025
Read all about Emily’s experience from studying BA (Hons) Music: Creative Music Technology, to furthering her study in Music with an MA in
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The Seven Types of Rest: How to Beat Exhaustion as a Student
By The University of Salford
May 27, 2025
We all know that feeling of exhaustion after a long day of lectures. Here are seven ways to rest as a busy student.
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